US military increases presence in Middle East, ready to stay in case conflict expands (KHỎE TỰ NHIÊN)

Lithuania’s gas transmission system operator Amber Grid donates 55 vehicles and four generators worth nearly €62,000 to Ukraine as humanitarian aid (RBC Ukraine)

European Council President reaffirms commitment to restore peace in Ukraine, citing threat to all European citizens (RBC Ukraine)

France and Canada sign declaration to help Ukraine defend against Russian aggression in cyberspace (RBC Ukraine)

France modernizes some of the Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets destined for Ukraine to enable them to hit ground targets (TOÀN CẢNH 24H)

Ukrainian paratroopers breach new section of Russian border at undisclosed location (Nghệ An TV)

Iranian President vows not to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing sovereignty and diplomatic solutions to conflicts (60 Giây | Tinh Hoa TV)

Russian economic expert Konstantin Samoilov: There is no way out of economic tsunami striking Putin’s regime due to war in Ukraine (Silicion Curtain)

President Trump [US] meets Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy in New York City [US]; Ukrainian president posts on Telegram that it was a “very meaningful meeting” (BBC)

UN General Assembly [New York City, US]: Armenia’s Prime Minister Pashinyan says peace with Azerbaijan is “within reach” (France 24)

Belgian Prime Minister blasts Pope Francis for Catholic Church’s sex abuse cover-up and outdated LGBTQ+ policies (Bloomberg)

UK: Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson reveals in his upcoming memoir “Unleashed” that he tried to persuade Prince Harry not to leave UK with Meghan (Evening Standard)

Massachusetts [US] extends free community college to all residents, funded by millionaire surtax (Positive.News)

US: Four more healthcare workers report respiratory symptoms after contact with Missouri H5N1 bird flu patient (CNN)

Nebraska [US] reports two West Nile Virus deaths (Chadron Radio)

Minnesota [US] reports rare human rabies death from bat exposure, first in state since 2007 (AP)

Study links 13 oral bacteria species to a collective 50% increased risk of head and neck cancers (NYU Langone Health)

US: Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida [US] on Thurs, Sept 26, 2024; storm kills at least 43, as dozens rescued from Tennessee hospital roof in “dangerous operation” (Sky News)

Climate change intensified Hurricane Helene with stronger winds, increased rainfall, and higher storm surge (Yale Climate Connections)

Vietnam: Dầu Tiếng Lake dam releases floodwaters for 7 consecutive days starting on Sept 24, 2024 after heavy rains (KHỎE TỰ NHIÊN)

India: Buildings collapse in Bhagalpur due to severe flooding; relief camps set up; train routes canceled (KameraOne UK)

Kenya: Early warning text messaging system for extreme weather helps farmers adapt crops months in advance to avert famine (The Telegraph)

Climate change makes Sahara Desert more green from increased vegetation (The Week UK)

UK: Utility company Southern Water considers shipping water from Norwegian fjords as “last-resort contingency measure” in case of extreme droughts (The Telegraph)

Mertarvik [Alaska, US]: Climate change forces village relocation due to riverbank erosion from Bering Sea storms (AP)

Boston Consulting Group [US] Global Chair Rich Lesser warns global warming is on track to double to 2.5ºC above pre-industrial levels by end of century, increasing extreme weather impacts and costs (Yahoo!)

Malawi’s health minister: “People must understand – we in Malawi are paying for the climate crisis with our lives. It is time for the world’s heaviest emitters to help mitigate the impacts” (The Guardian)

American Psychiatric Association: 53% of adults report climate change impacts on mental health, up from 48% in 2022 (WSAW)

Animal rights organization Sinergia Animal International exposes leading organic egg producer in Malaysia confining hens in cramped spaces smaller than an A4 paper (SinarDaily)

California [US] moves to slow down fast fashion: New bill would require clothing companies to fund garment reuse, repair, and recycling programs – has passed California State Legislature, now pending Governor’s signature (Positive.News)

England [UK] is constructing world’s first “bison bridges” to reconnect the animals’ fragmented woodland habitats near Canterbury (Positive.News)

Netherlands’ annual “tile whipping” contest encourages municipalities to replace paving slabs in residents’ backyards with greenery, with more than 11 million tiles replaced since 2021 (Positive.News)

Inspirational quote of the day: “You have to be a light to yourself in a world that is utterly becoming dark.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti [vegetarian] (Goodreads)

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